Margaret.

[Nervously.] Yes—that is to say——

Sir Robert.
Your hand is cold. You've had a long journey. Come over to the fire. [Leading her across.] Galloway, tell her ladyship that Miss Michel has arrived, and ask her to bring down Miss Peggy.

Galloway.
[Going.] Yes, sir.

Sir Robert.
And, Galloway—you may as well serve tea here to-day.

Galloway.
Yes, sir.

[Galloway goes out R. Margaret sits on sofa by fire. Sir Robert returns to Chief Commissioner, who stands ready to go.

Sir Robert.
[Leading him out.] As I was saying, Sir Malcolm——

Sir Malcolm.
[Who has been looking steadfastly at Margaret.] Pardon me, sir, what did you say the young lady's name was?

Sir Robert.
Michel—Freda Michel.

Sir Malcolm.
Swiss?